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Chapel Hill, NC vs Lafayette, CA

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- Lafayette has 47.9% less rainy days than Chapel Hill.
- Lafayette has 21.3% more Sunny Days than Chapel Hill.
- On the BestPlaces comfort index, Lafayette scores 14.7% better than Chapel Hill
 Chapel Hill, NCLafayette, CAUnited States
 Rainfall  Unlock2438
 Snowfall4  Unlock28
 Precipitation  Unlock66106
 Sunny216  Unlock205
 Avg. July High  Unlock8286
 Avg. Jan. Low29  Unlock22
 Comfort Index (higher=better)  Unlock8.67
 UV Index4.5  Unlock4.3
 Elevation  Unlock3082443
Reviews for Chapel Hill    16 Reviews

Between my wife and I, we've lived in Raleigh, Cary, Durham, and Chapel Hill, and it's Chapel Hill we prefer. Franklin Street is always lively with an eclectic mix of  More

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I am not sure if Bert has actually been to the Triangle, but for starters, Durham, as Chapel Hill residents know and envy, is and has been for 5 yrs now a vibrant  More

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someone told me they live in the hills/mountains right near chapel hill, and the summers are much cooler there, while the town itself is easily accessible. is this  More

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Reviews for Lafayette    4 Reviews

Over 14 years ago

Living in Lafayette is wonderful, if you can afford it! The rolling hills, the great schools and the climate make this a great place to  More

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Great place to raise kids, nice restaurants and some good stores. A bit sparse on things like theaters etc. Weather in Summer is HOT HOT HOT. Bring sunblock and  More

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Over 18 years ago

Summers are too cool due to marine  More

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